Ambitious plans to bring a new sports shop, gym and designer clothing complex to the heart of Lincoln have been lodged with the council.

Gym equipment, sporting merchandise and high-end fashion could soon be brought together under one roof as part of proposals to build a two-storey facility off Tritton Road, on land adjacent to Morrisons.

A staggering 160 jobs could be created as part of plans to bring the 6,716sqm facility to life.

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Jigsaw Planning, which is handling the application for Sports Direct Limited, states: “The ground floor will be split into three areas – a Flannels retail area, a Sports Direct retail area and an entrance area for the gym.

“The first floor will provide additional retail floor space and the gym will occupy the second floor.”

It goes on to say: “The proposed gym will include a range of cardio-vascular and resistance equipment for individual use together with studios providing space for exercise classes to take place.

“Additional facilities such as a reception area, changing rooms and seating area will complete the experience for users.

“In addition to the Sports Direct retail and gym, they also want to introduce their Flannels brand.

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“Flannels is one of the UK's leading luxury retailers, specialising in contemporary men’s and women’s designer clothing, footwear and accessories.

“The format for Lincoln is to provide all three elements – Sports Direct, Flannels and Sports Direct Fitness.

“While each element will have its own entrance, and appear as three elements, the back of house and management of the building is aligned and will operate as one, i.e. one staff area, management facilities and servicing.

“It is anticipated that the combined proposal will provide approximately 160 jobs, with some transferring from the existing store.”